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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.95, 21,750.12 and 9,390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.95, 21,750.12 and 9,390.06 is: 12,955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.95 : 21,750.12 = 9,390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.95/21,750.12 = 9,390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.95x = 21,750.12 × 9,390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.95x = 204,234,931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,234,931.81/15,763.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,955.82

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